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单词 gemmology
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Definition of gemmology in English:

gemmology

(also gemology)
noun dʒɛˈmɒlədʒi
mass noun
  • The study of precious stones.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Diffusing anything new into a stone during heating is almost always controversial in gemology.
    • The book reflects the author's many years of work in microscopy and photomicrography in the field of gemology.
    • He feels that graduates from any discipline can do a course in gemology as long as they are truly interested.
    • The death of such a multifaceted man is a blow to all aspects of gemology and mineralogy.
    • The extensive exhibition incorporates biology, gemology, anthropology, mineralogy, and ecology.
    • She has specialised in gemmology, diamond grading, jewellery designing, and computer-aided design and manufacturing.
    • The sciences of gemology and paleontology meet in a fascinating new exhibit.
    • The focus of the biennial event was the history of natural history museums, mineralogy, gemology, crystal chemistry, and crystallogenesis.
    • Although I'm not a student of gemology, this appears to be nothing more than a symbolic move to satisfy the politically correct advocacy.
    • The following is a collection of relatively modest observations on some aberrations relating to mineral collecting and the professional literature of gemology that all too often crop up in the popular literature.
    • As enhancements become more difficult to detect, even gemology experts are increasingly dependent on analytical chemistry to defend the integrity of their trade against aggressive tampering.
    • It could take up to three years if she also goes for the diploma of gemology award.
    • She comes from a family of jewellers and she has herself done a course in gemology.
    • Anyway you aren't trying to get a qualification in gemology, so it won't take you years or months to learn something about diamonds.
    • Among his many achievements, none was more outstanding than his authorship of nineteen books, several of which have become standard texts in the field of mineralogy and gemology.
    • The science of gemmology teaches how to pick the best and how to spot even the smallest flaw in diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and others.

Derivatives

  • gemmological

  • adjectiveˌdʒɛməˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l
    • Also for reasons I don't even want to think about, the newsletter usually carries an abbreviated article (with the author seldom identified) about some aspect of gemological testing.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Along with its sister laboratory in New York, it has become one of the leading gemmological institutions in the world.
      • He is one of many gemologists who fear analytical chemistry will replace traditional gemological methods, making it the only way to examine diamonds and colored stones in the future.
      • I dare say that most of the materials that gem people describe as opaque are quite likely translucent, yet this error is now so deeply entrenched in gemological literature that it probably will never be changed.
      • Regardless of where you buy the ring, he stresses that the only guarantee of the quality of your diamond is a certificate from a properly recognised gemological laboratory.
  • gemmologist

  • noun ˌdʒɛmˈɒlədʒɪst
    • He got into full-time acting only eight years ago, before which he was a gemologist for 25 years, valuing and selling gemstones.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The hotelier has hired a gemologist to offer in-room jewelry-viewing services.
      • He feels that qualified gemologists need to guide the customer through the intricacies of gem buying.
      • Diamonds described by experienced gemologists as red are some of the rarest in the world.
      • It must be heaven on earth for geologists and gemologists.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Latin gemma 'bud, jewel' + -logy.

 
 
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